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GM-Isuzu JV DMAX invests $60 million in Ohio diesel engine plant

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will invest $60 million in its Ohio diesel engine plant to make design changes that meet future emissions requirements. million engines since opening in 2000. GM owns 60% and Isuzu owns 40% of the venture that makes the Duramax diesel for heavy-duty trucks. has invested $760 million in the DMAX facility since 2000.

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Rolls-Royce developing methanol-fueled mtu engines for shipping

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Rolls-Royce is focusing on methanol as a fuel for climate-friendly shipping; Rolls-Royce business unit Power Systems is currently developing mtu engines for use with methanol. With the new development of mtu methanol engines, we want to lead the way as pioneers in the marine industry.

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Chevrolet introduces second-generation Duramax 4-cylinder diesels; global engine

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New Duramax 4-cylinder diesel. Chevrolet Sales Thailand introduced the new-generation MY14 Duramax four-cylinder turbo-diesel engine in 2.5- The new Duramax engine was engineered in Europe and the US, with global application as one of its developmental objectives. Click to enlarge. liter variants. liter and 2.8-liter

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Rolls-Royce Power Systems road map for climate-neutrality; 35% cut by 2030 from 2019; key role of mtu engines

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A key element in achieving these goals is the certification of the most important mtu engine products, which will run on sustainable fuels from as early as 2023 and then be successively brought into use. The aim is to reach a CO 2 net-zero operation of combustion engines. This is not yet relevant for Rolls-Royce applications.

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2-millionth Duramax Diesel engine rolls off the line in Ohio

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V-8 turbo-diesel engine has rolled off the line at the DMAX plant in Moraine, Ohio. plant began in 1998, with the first engine rolling off the line July 17, 2000. DMAX makes the Duramax diesel engines for heavy-duty Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra pickup trucks. V-8 turbo-diesel. V-8 turbo-diesel.

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Hino to use Cummins engines in MD and HD trucks for North America; shifting resources to Project Z BEV development

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Hino Trucks intends to produce medium- and heavy-duty Hino trucks with Cummins engines for sale in North America. and L9 engines in Hino’s L and XL Series models by the end of 2021. engine available in the L Series by the end of 2021, initially offering the engine in two ratings: 240 HP and 260 HP. Earlier post.).

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mtu Hybrid PowerPack from Rolls-Royce enters passenger rail service

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Rolls-Royce, Porterbrook and Chiltern Railways have put a hybrid diesel-battery-electric train that reduces CO 2 emissions by up to 25% into passenger service in the UK. The mtu Hybrid PowerPack combines the advantages of battery and diesel-powered trains.

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